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After qualifying as a vet in 1940, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk in North Yorkshire. He was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet was published, giving birth to some of the most famous literary characters - not only James Herriot himself, but also Siegfried and Tristan Farnon. Although he bought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, Alf Wight remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by his millions of readers.
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Synopsis:
Written by his son and read by Christopher Timothy this is the audiobook biography of Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, the North Yorkshire vet. Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, Alf remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by his readers.
About the Author:
JIM WIGHT is himself a partner in the same veterinary practice as his father, but has taken time off in order to write this biography. JIM WIGHT lives near Thirsk with his family.
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 014180114X
- ISBN 13 9780141801148
- BindingAudio Cassette
- Number of pages2
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